The Spongebob Musical
by Harbor Playhouse
Jul. 24 - Jul. 25 (2023)
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.
An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical.
Run time: 80 minutes.
Audition Dates: Monday, July 24th & Tuesday July 25th, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
Call Backs If Needed: July 26th at 6:30 PM
Director: Isaac Acuna
Music Director: Alyce Oblad
Choreographer: Merideth Owens
Stage Manager: Mason Urias
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions are open to the community for ages 16 and up.
AUDITIONS WILL BE BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS:
1. Dance –The Choreographer will teach a short dance combination. Auditioners will learn the combination in a large group and then perform the combination in a smaller group. All skill levels are encouraged to audition.
2. Vocal – Those auditioning for male presenting characters are asked to familiarize themselves with Spongebob’s parts in the song Bikini Bottom Day or the beginning of No Control as the bass option. Those auditioning for female presenting characters that sing are asked to familiarize themselves with Sandy’s solo in the song Bikini Bottom Day.
3. Acting – – Some Auditioners may be asked to read sides after the vocal Audition. If you are asked to read, be prepared to take direction from the director at the audition and perform the monologue more than once for the production team if needed.
REMEMBER TO BRING:
A list of conflicts. Be as specific as possible about conflicts. Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal and performance schedules before auditioning.
Completed audition form (Extra forms will be available to fill out at auditions).
Dress: Dress comfortably and be ready to make a strong first impression. Avoid costumes. Dance or closed-toed shoes are recommended (no flip flops, sandals, or jewelry that impedes movement).
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
SpongeBob SquarePants (Male, Lead, Tenor): He is optimistic, innocent, and boyish; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. This actor should have the ability to move well and be an extremely physical actor - unafraid of climbing and being on tall objects. Additionally: Must be naturally funny and have great comedic skills and precision. Strong pop tenor.
Squidward Q. Tentacles (Male, Lead, Tenor, G# belt.): Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable! This Actor must move well and TAP dancing skills are a plus.
Patrick Star (Male, Lead, Tenor): Well-intentioned but lacking common sense or skills; kind and somewhat clueless, an innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden child-like fits of rage or frustration.
Sheldon Plankton (Male, Lead, Tenor): His personality outweighs his size- slick, scheming, nefarious; has the ability to charm; determined, he will do anything to get ahead in life; very greedy, but his heart is still open enough to rekindle a romance with his wife. This character will need to dance and rap skills are a plus.
Karen the Computer (Female; Supporting; Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano): Glamorous, a robotic housewife of Plankton. She's been there for Plankton's every scheme and plot and has become jaded - she's been there and done that. Strong comic actress, as well as Singer and Mover.
Pearl Krabs (Female, Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano): Mr. Krabs' bratty teenage daughter. This is a character role with Gospel vocal overtones.
Sandy Cheeks (Female Person of Color, Lead, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto): A brainy and athletic Texan squirrel who came to Bikini Bottom for a research project. She acts as SpongeBob's most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting, using her vast amount of scientific knowledge and brilliant inventions to aid the mission.
Eugene Krabs (Male, Lead, Tenor): The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. While everyone is off panicking about Bikini Bottom's imminent doom, he decides to strike the iron while it's hot and puts on a huge "apocalypse sale" at his restaurant, exploiting the fear of his fellow fish to make him even richer.
FEATURED ROLES
Mayor of Bikini Bottom: Female, Featured, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Perch Perkins: Male, Featured, Bass
Patchy the Pirate: Male, Featured, Baritone
French Narrator: Male, Ensemble, Spoken
Sardines: Ensemble, All Voice Parts
Security Guards: Ensemble, Spoken
Old Man Jenkins: Ensemble, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Mrs. Puff: Female, Ensemble, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Gary the Snail: Ensemble, Spoken
Undersea Creatures: Ensemble, All Voice Parts
Larry the Lobster: Male, Ensemble, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Electric Skates (Male, Featured, Tenor, Baritone, Bass): Rock and roll band members, the Skates are hard-core, grungy, heavy metals meet World Wrestling. Strong Dancers, very comfortable on skateboards (need to "play" guitar while skating), ability to do skateboard tricks are a plus. Also open to rollerblade or inline skating if the actor is expert, with tricks available.
ENSEMBLE
A variety of character types to play several featured ensemble roles; Actors with comedic timing, extremely strong pop/rock or contemporary musical theater voices, and be able to tap and dance Hip-hop extremely well.
